When the U20 class was introduced, inconsistencies arose because some countries and competitions used different hurdle heights and shot weights than those specified by the IAAF, creating confusion.
The historic facts & figures surrounding Bulgarian female “all ‐round” athletes are more heroic, rememberable and important that those of Bulgarian men. They left significant trace into European and world track & field annals and can be
Failing in just one event can end a decathlete's entire competition, with no points scored and no chance of recovery - no matter how well they've performed elsewhere.
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